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Fantastic Voyage

  • 19661966
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
19K
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Fantastic Voyage (1966)
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  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Sci-Fi
A scientist is nearly assassinated. In order to save him, a submarine is shrunken to microscopic size and injected into his bloodstream with a small crew. Problems arise almost as soon as th... Read allA scientist is nearly assassinated. In order to save him, a submarine is shrunken to microscopic size and injected into his bloodstream with a small crew. Problems arise almost as soon as they enter it.A scientist is nearly assassinated. In order to save him, a submarine is shrunken to microscopic size and injected into his bloodstream with a small crew. Problems arise almost as soon as they enter it.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
19K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Harry Kleiner(screenplay)
    • David Duncan(adaptation)
    • Otto Klement(story)
  • Stars
    • Stephen Boyd
    • Raquel Welch
    • Edmond O'Brien
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Harry Kleiner(screenplay)
    • David Duncan(adaptation)
    • Otto Klement(story)
  • Stars
    • Stephen Boyd
    • Raquel Welch
    • Edmond O'Brien
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 133User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Fantastic Voyage
    Trailer 3:23
    Fantastic Voyage

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    Raquel Welch in Fantastic Voyage (1966)
    Raquel Welch, Stephen Boyd, and William Redfield in Fantastic Voyage (1966)
    Raquel Welch, Stephen Boyd, and Arthur Kennedy in Fantastic Voyage (1966)
    Raquel Welch in Fantastic Voyage (1966)
    "Fantastic Voyage" 1966 20th Century fox
    "Fantastic Voyage" 1966 20th century
    "Fantastic Voyage" Raquel Welch, Stephen Boyd 1966 20th Century
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    "Fantastic Voyage" Arthur O'Connell, Stephen Boyd,Edmond O'Brien, & Raquel Welch 1966 20th Cent. Fox
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    "Fantastic Voyage" Edmond O'Brien, Raquel Welch, Arthur O'Connell,Stephen Boyd 1966 20th Century
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    Stephen Boyd
    Stephen Boyd
    • Grant
    Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch
    • Cora
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • General Carter
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Dr. Michaels
    Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell
    • Col. Donald Reid
    William Redfield
    William Redfield
    • Capt. Bill Owens
    Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    • Dr. Duval
    Jean Del Val
    Jean Del Val
    • Jan Benes
    Barry Coe
    Barry Coe
    • Communications Aide
    Ken Scott
    Ken Scott
    • Secret Service
    Shelby Grant
    Shelby Grant
    • Nurse
    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Technician
    Brendan Fitzgerald
    • Wireless Operator
    Brendon Boone
    Brendon Boone
    • Military Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Dr. Sawyer (Hypothermia technician)
    • (uncredited)
    Kenneth MacDonald
    Kenneth MacDonald
    • Henry - Heart Monitoring
    • (uncredited)
    Christopher Riordan
    • Young Scientist
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Harry Kleiner(screenplay)
      • David Duncan(adaptation)
      • Otto Klement(story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The time spent in the movie of the crew once they were miniaturized is in real time, taking up almost exactly one hour of the movie.
    • Goofs
      When the crew of the Proteus are refilling their oxygen, they are using air from the patient's lung. This air has normally sized molecules, which their miniaturized bodies would not be able to use.
    • Quotes

      [as the submarine enters the brain]

      Dr. Duval: Yet all the suns that light the corridors of the universe shine dim before the blazing of a single thought...

      Grant: ...proclaiming in incandescent glory the myriad mind of Man.

      Dr. Michaels: Very poetic, gentlemen. Let me know when we pass the soul.

      Dr. Duval: The soul? The finite mind cannot comprehend infinity, and the soul, which comes from God, is infinite.

      Dr. Michaels: Yes, but our time isn't.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD edition has the following prologue: "The makers of this film are indebted to the many doctors, technicians and research scientists, whose knowledge and insight helped guide this production" The TV/Video version features this prologue instead: "This film will take you where no one has ever been before; no eye witness has actually seen what you are about to see. But in this world of ours where going to the moon will soon be upon us and where the most incredible things are happening all around us, someday, perhaps tomorrow, the fantastic events you are about to see can and will take place."
    • Connections
      Edited into Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999)

    User reviews133

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    Top review
    7/10
    Biology and Anatomy
    I'm betting that Fantastic Voyage had its biggest fans among science teachers in every high school in the world. If viewing the film did nothing else but stimulate a student's interest in biology it would be worthwhile.

    I remember seeing this in theater back when it first came out and I can only imagine if computer graphic technology was available then what could have been done. As it is Fantastic Voyage won Oscars for Special Effects and Art&Set Design.

    The concept is a fascinating one, diplomat Jean Del Val sustains a traumatic brain injury during an assassination attempt. CIA agent Stephen Boyd brings the comatose Del Val to a secret facility where under Edmond O'Brien and Arthur O'Connell. The army is conducting experiments in temporary miniaturization. You can see the possibilities there.

    But now they want to know what the defecting Del Val knows so a team of five is assembled which includes Boyd, neurosurgeon Arthur Kennedy and his assistant Raquel Welch, and another scientist in charge Donald Pleasance. They are going in a submarine piloted by designer William Redfield. They and the submarine are shrunk to microscopic size and injected into Del Val. Kennedy will relieve the pressure on the brain with a laser, also miniaturized.

    Our team deals with the various hazards and defenses the human body has and some sabotage by one of the team who has their own agenda.

    The special effects even viewed 47 years later are still a marvel. And if that kind of biology doesn't pique your interest, the sight of Raquel Welch in a white form fitting jump suit should work on another biological interest.
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    • Sep 10, 2013

    FAQ3

    • Wasn't this movie based on an Isaac Asimov tale?
    • When do they get injected into the patient's body?
    • Does the operation succeed in saving Benes' life?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1966 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Microscopia
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena - 3939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $5,115,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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